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oVeRVIeW And teCHnICAL feAtURes
In this section you will find general information, hints on the operating principle of the
appliance and its manufacturing features. This section also contains technical data and
dimensional drawings of the appliance.
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GeneRAL InfoRMAtIon
This manual is an integral and essential part of the product and must be delivered to the
user together with the appliance.
Conformity to Ce standards
The absorption heat pumps of the GAHP series are certified as conforming to standard EN
12309-1 and -2 and comply with the essential requirements of the following Directives:
Gas Directive 90/396/EEC and subsequent modifications and additions.
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Efficiency Directive 92/42/EEC and subsequent modifications and additions.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and subsequent modifica-
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tions and additions.
Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EEC and subsequent modifications and additions.
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Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
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Pressurised Equipment Directive 97/23/EEC and subsequent modifications and
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additions.
UNI EN 677 Specific requirements for condensing boilers with nominal thermal ca-
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pacity up to 70 kW.
EN 378 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps.
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The emission values of nitrogen oxides (NOx) of gas absorption heat pumps of the GAHP
series are lower than 60 mg/kWh, in compliance with the requirements of the standard
RAL UZ 118 "Blauer Engel".
Information regarding the above EC certifications is given in Paragraph 3.4 TECHNICAL
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11, as well as on the Nameplate of the appliance itself.
Installation and regulatory references
On receiving the appliance at the installation site, before placing into final position, check
there are no signs of transportation damages of the external panels or packaging.
Packing materials must be removed only after the appliance has been positioned on site.
After removing the packing materials, ensure that the appliance is intact and complete.
Installation of the appliance may only be carried out by professionally qualified personnel
by i.e. firms qualified according to the current legislation of the country of installation.
"Professionally qualified personnel" means personnel with specific technical competence
in the sector of heating/cooling installations and gas appliances.
Installation of the appliance must be carried out in compliance with current local and
national regulations regarding the design, installation and maintenance of heating and
cooling installations and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
In particular, current regulations regarding the following must be observed:
Gas equipment.
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Electrical equipment.
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Heating installations and heat pumps.
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